I remember a few of these counting rhymes, or versions thereof. I wonder if kids these days still say these or are all their games too sophisticated (or do they have their face glued to their phone instead?) :-(

Back cover:

Children blend into their games a special verbal magic that is sometimes incomprehensible to anyone over ten but is irresistible to the children themselves. Nonsense words, whimsy, absurd rhymes - these lend meaning to children's play, and are passed down from generation to generation just as the games are.

Here are nearly 100 samples of children's rhymes and game-formulas, mostly old, familiar verses and sayings that will be remembered with nostalgia. They are set down exactly as children chant or sing them in play; their strong rhythms and naive rhymes are sure to delight children today as they have for generations.

Included in a package sent (FINALLY) to the winner of the Childhood Relaxation Sweeps. Hope you enjoy it - and sorry for the long delay.

A lovely surprise, I'll read some of these to my toddler today seeing as she has claimed it as her own! Thank you!

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